Tarmac
Road Surfacing Operative (North Wales / North West)

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Job Introduction
Road Surfacing Operative – Agecroft
Location: Ruthin (North Wales and North West)
Experienced in road surfacing? Confident operating surfacing plant? Looking for steady work across major highways projects in North Wales and the North West? If so, this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly team based out of Tarmac Ruthin Contracting in Ruthin, North Wales covering the North West of England and North Wales. As well as Ruthin, we have road surfacing gangs based in Salford, Merseyside, Wigan and Greater Manchester. This is a hands on, safety critical role delivering high quality surfacing on some of the region’s most important infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Gang Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of a multi-skilled surfacing team delivering works safely, efficiently and to specification. Your role will include:
- Operating road surfacing plant and equipment such as pavers, rollers, tractors, chippers and associated machinery
- Working with hot coated materials on live construction and highways environments
- Laying coated materials in line with specifications and BS tolerances
- Carrying out day-to-day plant checks and basic maintenance
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
- Playing an active role in zero harm, behavioural safety and site compliance
- Promoting safe working practices and challenging unsafe behaviours on site
What We’re Looking For
You’ll already have practical experience within road surfacing laying coated materials ideally across highways environments such as motorways, ‘A’ roads and airfields. Suitable candidates will have:
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- Previous experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing
- Proven ability to operate surfacing plant, with relevant plant tickets
- Experience working on larger infrastructure or motorway projects
- CSCS card (preferred)
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a gang
- Good communication skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude
- Flexible approach to working hours and locations
- Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards
Location: this role is easily accessible from Denbigh, Mold, Wrexham, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Bangor, St Asaph as well as Chester, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
Why Tarmac
You’ll be joining a well-established surfacing operation where teamwork, safety and pride in workmanship genuinely matter. We’re committed to building diverse teams and creating an inclusive working environment where people from different backgrounds can thrive.
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We’re proud of the work we do, the standards we set and the infrastructure we help deliver across the UK. Our people are collaborative, ambitious and focused on doing the job right – safely, sustainably and to the highest quality.
If you share our values and want to build your career with a business that invests in its people and its future, we’d love to hear from you.
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Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:


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- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
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